Pear Blossoms

We had a tough spring this year with lots of bad weather but we still manage to get outside for some pictures in the pear blossoms. We snuck this session in before this beauty left for Italy!

Miss Illinois Northern Suburbs

I'm home from Imaging USA and am looking forward to my session with the sweet and beautiful Kalina O'Brian, Miss Illinois Northern Suburbs.

Certified Professional Photographer, The Celebration

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Certified Professional Photographer, CPP, Oswego, IL

Did you feel the wind the other day. It was me breathing a gigantic sigh of relief. Three years ago when I went back to school to study photography I knew I would not be satisfied until I passed the certification exam put out by the Professional Photographic Certification Commission. In May of this year I declared my candidacy and began to prepare for the rigorous two part exam. The written exam measures technical knowledge while the image submission evaluates artistic skill and execution. I joined a study group and found that many photographers who have been in business for years do not pass the first time around. On Oct. 3rd I took the written exam and on Oct. 22nd I turned in my 20 images for the second part. On Friday I received my letter from Dr. Glenn M. Cope, Cr. Photog., CPP, API, the chairman of the Certification Commission, congratulating me on becoming a Certified Professional Photographer. I am one of less than 70 in the state of Illinois.

All of the images submitted must be client images so I want to thank all of you because without you, I literally would not be certified. Please check the blog later this month or look for my newsletter because in honor of you I am planning a certification celebration!

My deepest gratitude,

Julie